5-Minute Vegan Sour Cream
I was skeptical about dairy-free sour cream because I had always loved the dairy version, but this tofu Vegan Sour Cream recipe is surprisingly delicious! Creamy and tangy wonderfulness!
There’s just nothing like a big soft baked potato with a huge dollop of tangy sour cream on top. That’s one of my favorite ways to use this dairy-free sour cream recipe.
This vegan sour cream recipe is amazing because it’s…
- Tangy
- Lighty
- Creamy
- Full of flavor
- Dairy-free
- Oil-free
- Great with nachos, baked potatoes, and more
- Delicious
What is dairy-free sour cream made with?
This vegan sour cream recipe without cashews is made with simple ingredients you likely already have on hand such as:
- tofu
- lemon juice
- garlic clove
- vinegar
- salt
The recipe card at the bottom of the page has the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions.
How to make non-dairy sour cream
This vegan sour cream recipe is so easy to make that anyone–and I do mean anyone–can make it.
Simply place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. That’s seriously all there is to making this vegan alternative to sour cream.
This is a terrific dairy-free sour cream alternative and can be made in only about 5 minutes and makes approximately one pint.
Tips for making this recipe
- Seasoning- For me, tweaking the salt, lemon juice, and vinegar for your personal taste can really make this vegan sour cream pop.
- Tofu- Firm silken tofu works best for this recipe. After chilling in the refrigerator, this vegan sour cream becomes thicker.
- Vitamix- More terrific Vitamix blender recipes
- Storage- In an airtight container in the refrigerator, this should keep for about 7-10 days. It does NOT freeze well.
How long does vegan sour cream last?
Stored in an airtight jar or container in the refrigerator, this dairy-free sour cream recipe keeps in the refrigerator about 7-10 days. It does not freeze well.
You’ll know when it is beginning to go bad, because it will become a little watery. As always, smell it to make sure that it doesn’t have a foul odor to it.
Uses for tofu sour cream
There are so many uses for this non-dairy sour cream, and here are just a few:
- baked potatoes
- tacos
- Nacho Supreme
- enchiladas
- vegan chili
- Creamy Mushroom Stroganoff
- grill veggies
- and more…
*Originally published January 2015.
If you watched the short demo video of me making the sour cream and are wondering about the taco bean mixture we ate on our baked potatoes, you’ll find the recipe for it in my Nacho Supreme recipe.
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5-Minute Vegan Sour Cream
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz package firm silken tofu
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic or more
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Open tofu package and drain any water. If using shelf-stable tofu, there won't be much water. For the refrigerated tofu, you'll need to drain and then press all water out.
- Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Keeps in air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
Equipment
Video
Notes
Tips for making this recipe
- Seasoning- For me, tweaking the salt, lemon juice, and vinegar for your personal taste can really make this vegan sour cream pop.
- Tofu- Firm silken tofu works best for this recipe. After chilling in the refrigerator, this vegan sour cream becomes thicker.
- Vitamix- More terrific Vitamix blender recipes
- Storage- In an airtight container in the refrigerator, this should keep for about 7-10 days. It does NOT freeze well.
Nutrition
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Hello,
What is the serving size? The recipe just says 8. Thanks!
Hi Madelynn- This recipe makes just under a pint, so the serving size would be approximately 3 Tbsp. Enjoy!
This is unbelievably tasty! So easy to throw together. One of the best vegan sour cream recipe I’ve found. Thank you!
Hey Brittany- YAY! That’s awesome to hear!
This was amazing, much better than what you buy at the store. My picky vegetarian daughter even liked it almost as much as real sour cream!
Hi Craig- That’s awesome! So glad that both you and your daughter like it. Thanks so much for letting me know. 🙂
I just made your sour cream for the first time. It taste great! But it was a bit liquidy. Is this normal? Should it thicken ok in the fridge?
Hi Gretchen- Yes, it will firm up some when chilled in the refrigerator for a few hours. So glad that you liked it!
I was surprised at how good this tastes! Awesome recipe!
I have a member in my house who is anti vinegar. The recipe already calls for lemon juice which I usually use as a substitute. Any suggestions? I’m afraid of the taste if I increase the lemon juice to make up for the vinegar, or leaving it out.
Hi Alicia- I think just increasing the amount of lemon juice will be the best option if you need to eliminate the vinegar. It should still taste good.